Today, Ms. Cary’s high school social studies classes welcomed a few very special guests from our community. Hoosick Falls locals Steve Weingold, Lisa McCabe, and Joyce Brewer visited HFCS to speak with students on behalf of Chapter 53 of the Red Knights, an international firefighter-related motorcycle club.
Each year, a team of 20 to 30 Red Knights from Upstate New York join hundreds of others to take part in the America’s 911 Foundation 9/11 Motorcycle Ride. This is a poignant 3-day journey that begins near the United Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, PA, continues to the Pentagon, and finishes at Ground Zero.
Steve, Lisa, and Joyce shared their personal experiences on the ride, as well as the important mission behind it: honoring the victims and heroes of September 11, supporting law enforcement agencies, and raising scholarship funds for the children of active-duty first responders.
Thank you to Steve, Lisa, and Joyce for taking the time to share these powerful stories with our students, ensuring the lessons and memories of 9/11 live on in the next generation. 💙🐾
Class Offerings:
🤸 Tumbling & Rec Dance
🩰 Ballet, Tap & Lyrical
👟 Hip Hop
🏆 Competitive Dance Opportunities
📅 Flexible Schedules: Weeknight and Saturday morning classes are available to fit busy family routines!
Ready to leap into the new season?
📞 Call Nanette Garmley: 518-268-3201
📧 Email: info.stardomdance@gmail.com
Help us welcome them to the neighborhood—share this with a parent who might be looking for fall activities!


CASDA and the Capital District Counseling Association (CDCA) would like to invite students and their families to their Fall 2026 Regional College Fair at Hudson Valley Community College! This year's fair will be held on Monday, September 14, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free, as always! Registration is not required.


When posting those adorable first-day photos:
📸 Keep it simple: Avoid including personal details in your captions or signboards (leave off full names, ages, teachers' names, grades, or specific locations, and avoid photos in front of your house with the address).
When driving near our schools and buses:
🛑 Stop for school buses when their stop signs are out and red lights are flashing.
🚸 Watch for children crossing the road.
🐢 Slow down in all school zones.
Let’s all work together to keep our students safe this school year. We can't wait to see you on Tuesday the 8th!!




Sending a massive THANK YOU to our Director of Facilities, Mr. DeGraaf, and his incredible crew, who work so hard behind the scenes! While our halls were quiet this summer, this team was working non-stop to get our school shining. From sparkling floors to prepped classrooms, everything is spotless and ready to welcome our students and staff back! We appreciate everything you do for our school family, not just over the summer, but all year round. Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us thank the best facilities crew around!
(Pictured are our 12-month Buildings and Grounds crew. We are so grateful for all of our summer helpers too!: Ian, Aaron, Martha, Payton, Penny, Ethan, Tucker, Kathleen, Dennis, Linda, Jakob, Lisa, Karen, Andrew, and Vicki.)
Elementary School students should enter through the Elementary Entrance. Principal Netti will be there to greet you and hand out your scavenger hunt! Find your classrooms and meet your teachers. Then, head to the Elementary Cafeteria to meet the PTSA, "shop" for some free clothes, and enjoy some refreshments!
Middle School students should enter through the Middle School Entrance. High school helpers will be there to greet you and hand out a map of the building. Find your classrooms and meet your teachers.
High School Open House is Tuesday, September 24th, from 5:30 - 7 pm. *Tuesday, September 1st: High School students and families who would like to walk around and find their classrooms are welcome to attend. Principal Victor and Assistant Principal Ellis will be there to say hello and answer any questions. This is an informal walkthrough, so teachers will not be in attendance. Returning high school students will keep the same locker assigned to them in 9th grade. All incoming 9th graders will be assigned a new locker.
A note from the School Nurses: If your child needs to take medication at school, you may bring it to the nurses on Tuesday, 9/1, from 5:30-7 pm during Elementary & Middle School Open House, or on Wednesday, 9/2, from 9 am-3 pm.
A note from the Transportation Department: Transportation Supervisor, Nicole Martin, will be at the Open House on 9/1, from 5:30 - 7 pm, if you have any questions. Buses will also be on-site for new bus riders.

2026-2027 SCHOOL TAX BILLS WERE MAILED ON 8/28/26.
Taxes may be paid by mail or online at: https://www.infotaxonline.com/FindProperty.aspx?122
In-person payments will not be accepted.
Cash will not be accepted; you must pay with a check or online.
No penalties if paid September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026.
2% penalty if paid between October 1, 2026 – November 2, 2026.
Payments postmarked after November 2, 2026 will not be accepted.
Credit card or e-check payments will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST on November 2, 2026.
Please mail checks to:
HFCS, Attn: Tax Collector
PO Box 192
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
For more information, please visit our website: https://www.hoosickfallscsd.org/o/hfcsd/page/hfcsd-tax-bill-information












Elementary School & Middle School Open House: Tuesday l September 1 l 5:30 - 7 pm
High School Open House: Thursday l September 24 l 5:30 - 7 pm
A note from the School Nurses: If your child needs to take medication at school, you may bring it to the nurses on Tuesday, 9/1, from 5:30-7 pm during Elementary & Middle School Open House, or on Wednesday, 9/2, from 9 am-3 pm.

District cafeteria when representatives from NYSDEC will provide an update on
remediation activities, and Steve Schwarz from Faraci Lange will provide an update on
the DuPont settlement. A virtual link will be shared via the CPWG Listserv prior to the meeting.
To join the CPWG Listserv, send an email with your full name and email address
to hoosickfallscpwg@paigegroup.com. To learn more, visit hoosickareacpwg.org
Help shape the future of the Hoosick Falls community! The Hoosick Area Community Participation Work Group (CPWG) is seeking new members. Residents, community and business leaders, and other local stakeholders are encouraged to
apply and help ensure community questions, concerns, and perspectives are heard as
remediation activities continue. Get involved by submitting a one-page letter of interest by September 7, 2026. Include why you wish to join the CPWG, particular topics of interest, and any qualifications such as areas of
expertise, any potential conflicts of interest, and your contact information. Join the conversation! Your voice can help make a difference. Send your letter to hoosickfallscpwg@paigegroup.com.
Learn more at www.hoosickareacpwg.org.












🚨 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🚨 Don’t wait to get your tickets. This is a PRE-SALE ONLY event. No dinners will be available for purchase on August 27th
🛑Ticket sales end 8/18!
🍗 BBQ Chicken Dinner
💲 $20 per dinner
📅 Thursday, August 27
📍 Hoosick Falls School Parking Lot
🕔 Pickup begins at 5:00 PM
Their goal is to sell 200 dinners, and they're counting on our amazing community to help them get there! Every dinner purchased helps create an unforgettable After Prom experience for the Class of 2028.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now through Venmo or contact Sabrina Gauthier, Renee Koronas Parker, or Jaime Parent. Thank you for supporting our students—we can’t do it without you! ❤️🍗🎉

Happening today and Thursday! You can still attend!
Please see the flyer for details on how to register for the Common App Workshop for rising seniors. Location TBD. For questions or to register, please call the High School College/Career and Counseling Center: (518) 6868-7321

The Hoosick Falls Soccer Club Fall Registration is NOW OPEN! ⚽️
📆Registration is open July 1st through August 3rd for the 2026 Fall Season!
Practices begin around September 8th.
Registration Fees:
⚽️NEW! Tots Program – $30 (Saturday Skills & Drills only)
⚽️Recreation – $50
⚽️Travel – $90 (Includes personalized jersey with your player's name and number)
🚨 Travel players: Registration must be completed by August 3 to guarantee your preferred name and jersey number. Late registrations may not be able to receive their requested personalization.
Don't miss out on another great season of learning, teamwork, and fun! Register today and join the Hoosick Falls Soccer Club family!
💙🤍
#HoosickFallsSoccer #HFSC #YouthSoccer #FallSoccer #HoosickFalls #PlayLearnGrow
Follow the links to register:
⚽️Boys Travel 5/6: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/931S63164
⚽️Boys Travel 3/4: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/89137855I
⚽️Girls Travel 5/6: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/6859K4427
⚽️Girls Travel 3/4: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/65714Z633
⚽️Fall Rec (ages 4 to 2nd Grade): https://system.gotsport.com/programs/1602P1864
⚽️Fall Tots: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/Y38069546

